I did two installations so far with two amps and subwoofers in the last 8 years but watching your videos makes me realize that the equipment and technology has change so much that my next installation will be up to date with all your advice in the videos . keep it up
This the absolute best channel for this type of content, I am 48 and yes I’m still into car audio! 😂 but I’ve done installs since the age of 16 and this is my go to for information , Love this content!
I've installed 2 systems before. Currently have 2 12s in my 98 ram 1500 4x4 extended cab and I'm running into issues with my alternator not charging enough 😑. This is so fun tho I love to do hands on work I just with I had more knowledge! I appreciate all these videos !!!
Never installed a car system ever, had a botched install done 20 years ago , It never sounded right the subs were under powered the list goes on. Watching these video in 2021 alot has changed I need to upgrade my headunit in my 92 Foxbody mustang this gives me a lot to chew on. Thanks for all the great info. The Alt will be upgraded this spring LOL.
I have installed so many head units over the 30+ yrs I cant remember them all . and as far as full systems about ten over the yrs Nothing to big untill my current system its 5500 watts a single 18" woofer 8" mid bass in all four doors 6.5 " mids and 8 tweeters total . extra batt. lots of 0 gauge wire etc. have learned quite a bit from your vids over the last couple yrs. your channel is the best on youtube for learning the howto and why nots of car audio fab. thanks and keep them comming BASSHEADS FOR LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm doing my first ever installation with a "carputer" of my own design and software. I'm going with cheapish equipment but everything should be upgradable. Thanks for the amazing inside it's really helping me putting this together. Keep up the good work!
Never Installed a system, I have done odds and ends like new decks or install subs stuff like that but never a full system. But I want to install a full system in my Ford ranger and that is what bought me to your channel. Thanks
Mainly just helped diagnose various malfunctions in friends or families systems. Although, when I turned 16, well technically before I had officially turned 16 and could drive on my own, I bought my first car, and put a Sony deck in it. Added Pioneer 5 1/2" rounds to the doors and Pioneer 6 × 9's to the rear dash. Then bought a set of MTX Audio 12" RoadThunder subs in their factory sealed box with the matching 250watt RoadThunder amp. The car was a typical first beater but I loved my system, so did everyone else who jumped in to run a muck around town with me. One day I parked my car right outside my girlfriend's house, ran inside to drop something off, was less than 5 minutes. Ran back to my car, jumped in and hit play on my music, and could tell something was way wrong. I turned around to find my subs, amp, and capacitor were all gone and all that remained were the 4 rubber feet from the amp and the 2 mounting rings for the cap, since those were all secured to the metal floor of the trunk, and just my wiring, bare and exposed protruding from the carpet floor liner. Middle of the day, busy area JUST across the street from a beehive-like Dairy Queen that was lined with customers. Not 1 person said they noticed anything occur near my car in the 4 minutes it took someone to unlock the doors through the barely cracked drivers window, pop the trunk, and physically rip my entire system from the trunk of my car, and vanish. That was almost 11 years ago. Found out over 6 years ago who had done it and that they still had everything they stole from me. Contacted LE to tell them what I found out, and they told me theyd try calling the person on my behalf and ask them if they'll return my property, otherwise, "that's definitely unfortunate". Eventually the thief learned that LE wanted nothing to do with it, and about every 6 months or so I am taunted by the person as they rub in my face that they got away with my system and still enjoy it as it's hooked up in their car to this day. Truth be told, the whole experience made me quite bitter over it all, and I have yet to make the decision to go ahead and install a new one in my current vehicle. Although, tbh...it would be pretty vindicating to install one that's 10 times better than my original, so they can be cocky and dumb all they want to, because I have the superior system anyway. Maybe someday soon
One in a 91 Toyota pu I bought new. Now gathering for the next build in an 04 Ram. Thanks to channels like you and 5⭐️ it should be pretty nice. Thanks Mark!
I've installed 6 in total so far. Working on my 7th. With my 2015 GMC terrain. First time using the LC7, or a Line Level Output before. Just a bit of a challenge not using the RCAs from an aftermarket radio
Thank you for such a great informative video explaining the formulas for determining what size fuses and wire we should be using. It's been on the back of my mind since I started with my current project but been kinda afraid to ask anyone. To answer your question at the end of the video, I've installed maybe 10-15 head units , maybe a dozen single amp and dual sub enclosures some on stock head units using simple line out converters which is how my current system is setup but I'm in the process of changing it. I have a 13 Camry , stock head unit, simple line out conv., 4 gauge wire to a 2 channel 400 watt Alpine amp pushing a single JL AUDIO W4 in a sealed box. I'm adding a AUDIOCONTROL line output converter, 2 output power dist. Block, and a 4 channel amp for 2 3way 6×9's (Memphis Audio), JL 6&1/2's, crossovers to JL audio tweeters in dash. This is my first time running dual amps, upgraded line out converter and crossovers.
I just purchased one of your custom blue prints and even though it looks basic I can see that you took everything into consideration to optimize the speaker. I just want to say thank you. From DeAngelo
I’ve had my system done by a “professional” shop , and they were a massive headache. After taking some electrical classes for my major at school , and watching your videos I’m happy to say I’m confident enough to start doing this myself ! Thank you for the amazing content !
@@heathheaton6486Watch Mark’s excellent fuse video. He tells us everything we need to know. It’s just about finding time to learn the easy way (vs electric shock therapy). 😂
Old school car audio guy here... haven't done a car install in years! planning on doing a half old school half modern build on my 81' rabbit pickup. Minitruck style. I've been learning alot on your channel. Have you dont any or many installs where your using a older Alpine tape deck to a BT converter? then to modern speakers, subs and amps?
I have a kicker cxa 400 .1 amp And a Skar Audio single 12 SDR sub with pre fab box at 1ohm rated at 600w rms since the amp is strong enough does that mean I will damage and ruin my amp and sub? Since it's underpowered I checked the amp Dyno sheet and it puts 514rms at 1ohm and 592 at (dynamic) This is the only amp I have And I was wondering if I could use it to power it as a temporary amp until I can get a better or would something bad happen if I do use this amp?😕
Never done and install, but this is just about what I’m looking for. Gonna do a two-part install cause of time/money reasons, plus don’t mind getting *intimate* with pulling my 04 Stratus sedan apart. It’s a nice puzzle that’s somewhat a pain in the butt, but in the end I’m trying to give her a nice deep but clear sound Gonna install a sealed sub, 10 or 12 inch on a monoblock in the first step, but I haven’t decided between putting it in the cabin behind the drivers seat or if I want it in the trunk. I’m worried with my wimpy alternator I either won’t achieve a satisfactory bass level or I may not be able to push it without installing a better alt which I really don’t know how to do but if it needs to be done so be it. Then the second part will be installing a second amp and new tweeters in the dash, new front door speakers, and new rear deck speakers as well. Any tips to making installs like this any easier?
I'm currently at 16 systems installed, 12 were more or less basic. But I got my new truck a few weeks ago so system nr 17 is in the planning stage at the moment.
I've only installed one subwoofer, and amp with after market radio myself. definitely interested in doing more, just bought 2011 for escape and want to plan it out right and not wing it like the first time in my altima lol
I've done 2 systems before 1st in my 91 miata which was super easy since everything was in the area of a bathtub and a more basic 5ch setup 1200w Amp and a small sub My 2nd was in a 93 Mitsubishi 3000gt a little more advanced 5ch setup with a 2000w Amp and a 10in kicker sub Now I'm thinking about doing my most advanced setup yet in a 08 mustang 2 Amp audiocontrol D-6.1200 6ch + Audiocontrol mono (not sure about wattage) Kenwood excelon reference DNR1007XR head unit 4x 6x8 speakers on their own channels for mid and tweet 2x 8in mid range door subs 1x 12in sub in the trunk on its own mono On a later point I might add a 2nd 12in sub but I don't know if it would be too sub heavy at that point.
yeah please go into speaker wire thicknesses for subwoofers, I just got one of those wiring kits from autozone to run an 800w RMS kicker amp on two 350w kicker 10" comp vr's. The speaker wire in the kit is quite skimpy, i'd probably say it's 18ga or 16ga, but I don't have the packing list with me. I know you have a lot of comments to go through but if you have time could you let me know what gauge of speaker wire I should use for this setup? Thanks anyways, and I love your videos. Glad to have found your channel.
Question on the D6.1200 I noticed that you have it setup to your front speakers (separates) and rear coaxial which equals 6 channels. Then you mention being able to tune the subwoofer channel as well. Are you able to run the coaxial with no DSP and choose the subwoofer output using DSP?
3 full systems 20 years ago, today I'm planning to only upgrade the speakers of my family car because I can't remove the stock radio due to OBD fonctions and reverse cam linked to it
Hello, I have never installed a speaker system in a car before so this will be my first time. I am going to install 2 highs, 2 mids/lows, 4 fulltone, 2x12 sub, 2 amps and a radio unit. I am really excited but I think I might have put too much on my plate. I would appreciate any help in this matter, as this is my first time doing anything like this.
sorry if I sound dumb been watching a lot of your video's. And great videos, but can you tell me what is a Digital signal processor for and how important is it and do we need one for a our system. Thanks
I love your videos, very thorough and informative. Quick question I'm doing a similar setup with 2 amps and a single sub. Now the recommended gauge wire and fuse are differnet one being a 8 gauge 40 amp fuse for the 4 channel and a 4 gauge 80 am fuse for the mono. Can i use a distribution block and just run 1 fuse? Or does it have to be separated? Thanks in advance!
Hi Mark, in this setup you explained in detail how the third y split rca cable is needed to go into the D6.1200 sub input so that its DSP can adjust the sub signal going out to the second amp for the sub. But in another video you mentioned that the LC4.800 amp has signal summing, so it sums the front and speaker wires from the radio to the amp which has a built-in DSP and that you can use the output rcas to a second amp for the subs. So, could you confirm if my understanding is correct that with the LC4.800 you don't need the third y split rca, shown in this video. Since, the LC4.800 will use the summed full range of signals to tune the output rca signal for the sub amp with its internal DSP, correct?
Or stressful as fudge cause in my planning, keep changing my mind, finding a better way, going with different equipment or just changing the build completely. I cant make up my mind 8's or 10's, 4th or 6th order, tube ports, or fabricated rectangle plexiglass port. Just cant make up my mind. Too many options and weight issues seem to be my biggest problem. Thanks, love ya mark. Im neat and have ocd so i can appreciate your skills. U do it right. Wall or no wall, have a skar dnr 15" thats going in just a ported wall i think but want to build some 8's or 10's in a 6th order incorporated into the wall, want some range, bandwidth.
What I'm seeing is, the speakers ONLY need to be wired into the amp.... Not the head unit, because to head unit is sending signals to the amp?? So what happens then to the speaker wires coming out of the back of the head unit?
Hi. I have a SXS UTV and I would like to install 2 led speakers above my seat. I'm going to put in a dual battery 2 12 volts. ? Would the speakers bounce off each other? Should I separate the 2 speakers? There will be only side room or do I need room behind the speakers? Thanks, Brian
How do I know what wires to connect to wear in the amps and to the radio I have a 4 channel amp and a single channel? What two wires go together on the radio? And what wire goes from the sub amp to the other?
I have a 2023 Mazda 3 sedan no one makes a wiring harness for it. Can I run the speaker wires from the small speaker amp straight to the cars wires that show for the colors I would use?
The point of this video was to plan the wire sizes and fuses. A remote wire is a constant. 18 GA and done. I don't need to plan for that and this isn't meant to be a "schematic"
What if my source is a blutooth amp? Can I use the rca output on the amp to another amp and will my Bluetooth signal stil control the volume on the speakers powered by second amp?
Hi, one question, plz clear my confusion, if an amp is 4 channel and 150w rms each then how can it power 400w rms (4ohm) subwoofer? Bridge 2 = 150x2 = 300rms? So do we need to bridge 3 channels to get (450w rms) to power 400w rms subwoofer? I am going to buy amp and sub after 2 hours so a quick reply would help a lot. Thanks
I made few... hundreds. Professional installer for 14 years. Thank you for noticing that ground wire have to be the same as power wire, it's a common hobbyist mistake.
hi mark, really love all your videos. anyway, I'm trying to install 2" speaker on the dash by connecting it to the front door speaker wiring, so which connection should I use? series or parallel?
I have a question. My stock alt is 90amps, I bought and installing a 250amp alt and will be running 600rms 4ch and 1700rms mono and am not sure if I need to and a second battery
Im having trouble understanding something. If my car stereo is a 4 channel that puts out 65 watts each channel and my 4 speakers are rated at 65 watts each why would I need an amp?
I've never installed any, How much are those amp's ? I want a cheap one and I mean cheap.... My house surround sound was mart so there's your starting point.
If you would want 80% of 134 amps wouldn’t you multiply by .8 instead of dividing. My reason for this is because when you divide by a decimal you will increase the number and when you multiply by a decimal you decrease the number mean you are getting the percentage of the number you want.
This video is way too COMPLEX 4 me !!! LOL I am getting ready to install that one not two but three amplifiers and the only place I am getting stuck at is how to run RCA’s for multiple amps if any one can help me out with wiring for RCA’s I would appreciate it two of my amps are from Skar audio and they only have RCA inlets they do not have RCA outlets so how am I going to run RCA’s to all three amplifiers???? PLZ HELP !!! Thx
Been installing for around 13 years. As a typical kid I assumed I knew everything. Found this channel along with others several years ago and you all have taught me to get back to the drawing board and study the mechanics that drive audio. I'm happy to live my life teaching others the right way rather then like me thinking i knew it all about installing and tuning, planning, equipment etc.. I'm a very proud audio fanatic and love everytime I turn a new fan into the audio department . Stay classy CAF (:
Installed professionally for 12 years and still doing it on the side. So I guess I’ve done a system or 2. Still love the videos have learned a lot watching!!!! Keep it up!!!!!
I have a kicker cxa 400 .1 amp And a Skar Audio single 12 SDR sub with pre fab box at 1ohm rated at 600w rms since the amp is strong enough does that mean I will damage and ruin my amp and sub? Since it's underpowered I checked the amp Dyno sheet and it puts 514rms at 1ohm and 592 at (dynamic) This is the only amp I have And I was wondering if I could use it to power it as a temporary amp until I can get a better or would something bad happen if I do use this amp?😕
@@turbro7185 couple of things: be clearer in your questions/ formatting as your post isn't the easiest to understand. Also I'd suggest an audio forum where you can get more detailed answers than you will under the comment section of a UA-cam video.....
@@turbro7185 having said that your amp should push that sub with no problems. It's not underpowered. According to you the amps specs are 500~ RMS at 1ohm and the sub is rated for 600 watts RMS, that's only slightly off which in this case isn't an issue or enough to make a noticeable difference in listening. Install them correctly and you should be fine. When in doubt, which it seems like you are, give the money you're saving to someone who does quality installs. You'll appreciate it down the road. Bigger/ more expensive amps and subs do not equal better output.
@@cesaralexisvalenciamontano7861 I have the Skar Audio SDR 12 inch sub with the factory Skar box enclosure running on an 800w rms 1ohm stable pioneer mono amp in a hatchback car sounds loud inside but you can't hear any Bass outside doesn't even sound like I have a sub in there 😔
I’ve got a 3 amp system that’s brutally loud but still sound pretty damn good for the relatively small amount of money I’ve spent. I installed the entire system myself included custom built enclosure for my 15” sundown subwoofer and also some really nice small birch enclosures for my rear coaxials. Also made custom door inserts to mount 6x9 coaxials and a 6.5 mid bass for each door.
hey perhaps u could assist me in my build im looking to add a second amp for speakers only and i already have added a ported box which holds two 12 inch subs. and the amp for that is 800w
I installed a couple different full systems into my own car and installed head units in a bunch of friends cars. That was all back in the mid 90s. Later I spent 15 years working in Professional Audio Visual doing nearly all levels of House of Worship and Corporate AV design and installation. And now I'm getting back into Car Audio. =) Mark you've helped me redevelop the CAV bug along with expanding my interest in wood working in general. Thank you for 6 yrs of excellent effort and growth to make your channel what it is today. The best Car Audio training channel I've found!
I have a kicker cxa 400 .1 amp And a Skar Audio single 12 SDR sub with pre fab box at 1ohm rated at 600w rms since the amp is strong enough does that mean I will damage and ruin my amp and sub? Since it's underpowered I checked the amp Dyno sheet and it puts 514rms at 1ohm and 592 at (dynamic) This is the only amp I have And I was wondering if I could use it to power it as a temporary amp until I can get a better or would something bad happen if I do use this amp?😕
@@turbro7185 if ur running a 1 ohm load thats close enough like ^ he said, running over rms is when youll want to worry about damage, that sounds like a perfect set up
Great video with loads of useful info, thank you Mark!! I've installed MANY systems in the 30+ years I've been in to cars but never too old or too experienced to learn new stuff!! :)
2 for me. constantly tweaking and upgrading my current one. Can't wait for a new car to start fresh w/ higher end products and actually knowing how to do it.
I’ve done 3 systems in my personal vehicles. The first 1 was in the 90’s. I have learned a ton watching your and 5 star audio channels on UA-cam. I always look forward to your video’s! Keep up the great work!
About a dozen. My first was in a '66 Mercury Comet when I was 17(50 now): Majestic HU in factory opening. Majestic 40W booster to Yamaha 6.5s in the front doors. Majestic 150W rms amp to 2 12" Stillwater Kickers in a home-made box in the trunk. Currently working on 2 full systems. My wife's Highlander: Pioneer touchscreen HU, 6.5" components in front, 6.5" 2-ways in rear, 8" sub in sealed home-made box, 900W rms 5-channel amp. My Ranger: Pioneer HU, 2-way 6×8s in factory holes, 2 - 8" midbass under the rear jumpseats, and a quick(as it gets)-removable 15" for the low-lows, 2 - 900W rms 5-channel amps. Need to order wire, distribution blocks and several assorted doo-dads, assemble her box, build another of mine for the second 8", and build the box for my 15". Fun fun fun!
I have installed one system so far. I learned a lot doing that install. I made sure to do plenty of research before doing it and that was when I found your UA-cam channel and I am hooked now! I absolutely love how you breakdown in detail everything that I would need to know before, during, and after an installation. Thank you for all your info and knowledge! I am a lifelong CarAudioFabrication UA-cam channel fan!
I know this is late and might not get seen, but I've installed 6 systems. Albeit 3 of those is just a complete re-do of wiring and upgrading of amplifier/subwoofer of my truck system, with another one coming soon that's finally to the point of new alternator at the time of install.
I still have a lot of trouble understanding how you wire multiple crossovers. Can you please give more info about components? Please don't ignore my comment: this info is very hard to find. So, if you have a tweeter, a super tweeter, 4 mids, 2 bass's, and two subs, what the heck are you supposed to do? The way I see it, and I may be wrong, the sub will have a lower crossover than the bass, so how do I limit their individual frequencies? And the super tweeter will have a different crossover than the tweeter. And the mids need high and low pass filters.... But the tweeters are on the same wires as the mids!!! So, how am I supposed to adjust the input frequencies of every speaker? And what's the most compact way to do it? Should I be calculating and putting two capacitors or coils in front of every speaker, or should I get a device that can dial the capacitors or coils at every stage, or is all of this totally not necessary?
Can I leave the door speakers and all the other factory speakers hooked to the factory amp and just install a new amp for subs or would that draw too much power? I have a 2000 suburban
I noticed for Ah, you only mentioned the stock alt and not the batteries. A vid for batteries would be cool as far as how much battery power a specific amount of alt power can handle, or is there a video already?
I started hooking up systems when I was 14 and did around 5 installs for friends that were older and got their own cars. Then over the years I did a few here and there. I think I've done maybe 10 or so installs. And as I got older I got better with patience and doing it right. And also being older and having more money really makes it a hell of a lot easier getting needed supplies lol. Man, the crap I cobbled together when I was 14 was atrocious but, I still got it to work and luckily no melt downs (even though there probably should have been). Side note: I started doing this in 91' and in shop class the teacher let me build a few boxes. First I built my home speaker cabinets and got a A++ then he let me build a bandpass and 2 slant face (1 for my self and one for a friend).
Installing now my first real system, in a 91 Corvette. I have put in other audio before, just not a full build. This system is - 14 speakers 2 amps JVC head unit. All purchased at Crutchfield. Blew my first sub in about an hour. Crutchfield did a no questions asked swap asap which has sweet. I wish I would have watched your videos first then I wouldn't have made so many mistakes. Maybe?!
I've installed hundreds of systems, SQL geared, SPL geared, and average system upgrades. I used to work at an audio and accessories shop. I've learned more about installations because of your videos, than being taught at the shop. I left because they'd get pissed I'd take to long going an extra step to do something the right way. They were quantity over quality. I prefer quality over quantity. I do my own builds as a side hussle now.
Never installed before, but I'm about to order all of the parts for my first upgrade, and I was wondering if you could go over the process of choosing RCAs I've been hearing they make a big difference, and not to cheap out on them but there's no information on UA-cam about choosing which one, or what to look for when buying them, and even when you would need "y adapters". I know you've used the Knukonceptz Krystal line in the past, but I've seen Knukonceptz have different lines of RCAs. Maybe you could do a product review of their highest end ones? I know just explaining RCA's in general would be a short video.
My friends and I liked to mess around with sub woofers in highschool. I did a deck in my '87 Ford escort. Later in life I did a full system in a 2008 Mazda 3. I went all in on it... Speakers, deck, amps and sub woofer. I even did some sound deadening on that and even built the trunk floor/sub box. Was very proud of it. I now have a 2017 Subaru WRX. It's going to take awhile to save up the money but I will be going full send on it. Kenwood eXcelon speakers and amps, with duel kicker L7 10 inch subs. I'll also be doing a DSP for the first time with that build. I'm looking forward to it, but like I said, it'll be awhile!
11:21 I was wondering was that an A or 4 lol. I also make a list of potential equipment pieces before I start, just in case something is either unavailable or have had a drastic price increase. Having options helps me stay in the budget. Keep up the good work my guy. I love what you do for the community
Never did a professional system, only beer garden type car audio installations. You know, pulling the AC Delco head unit out, and tapping in a $35 7 band equalizer/amp. Used to get them from Radio Shack (back in the old days of dinosaurs), and hey, it made me happy 😀 I really enjoy your videos for the great info you provide. I'm learning a lot for my 1 month old 2017 VW golf! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
I'm curious how your system turns out. I had quality equipment installed in my '04 GTI and it sounded terrible. So bad that I took it out and just listened to the factory system. I was so disappointed. That reminds me, I need to sell the JL Audio Stealthbox I bought for that car. Sadly I no longer have the car.
I'm curious as to the price point on this build it seems fairly inexpensive giving that it's an entire system. Could you divulge that info, if you could give a quick rudimentary breakdown on the prices as well that would be legit, if not, than not a big deal. Thanks CAF! You Rock! Also I've only installed just my system, but ever since feels like I caught the bug. I have been doing tons of research needless to say I visit your channel frequently, your insight is invaluable.
Probably has close to 3500-4000 in equipment. Labor is another whole ball game. If you were talking about the overall build its definitely not inexpensive to most people. But, Depending on the type of audio person you are it can be inexpensive.
Also your first system will almost always give you a bug. Lol. I have had probably 6 different configurations in my truck in 10 years and cannot wait to build one for my daily.
I highly recommend understanding what exactly drives all parts of this build before you could make a number . Years of trial and error , practice , learning and discussing audio will dramatically decrease the final price tag due to finding the gems that if not beat , compare with bigger names that comes with the price tags. Go heavy on head unit , Kenwood EXC 9903S is top dollar but lower models are great too . Understand what you want and look at specifications on each item you look at . Find them gems . Final product will be a budget build that you can now upgrade pieces as you go but also be proud of , best part is making people think you have way more in there then what you really have (: take care happy learning !
I did two installations so far with two amps and subwoofers in the last 8 years but watching your videos makes me realize that the equipment and technology has change so much that my next installation will be up to date with all your advice in the videos . keep it up
Dude you are the man,, it seems more complicated than it actually is but I definitely appreciate all you do
This the absolute best channel for this type of content, I am 48 and yes I’m still into car audio! 😂 but I’ve done installs since the age of 16 and this is my go to for information , Love this content!
I've installed 2 systems before. Currently have 2 12s in my 98 ram 1500 4x4 extended cab and I'm running into issues with my alternator not charging enough 😑. This is so fun tho I love to do hands on work I just with I had more knowledge! I appreciate all these videos !!!
Never installed a car system ever, had a botched install done 20 years ago , It never sounded right the subs were under powered the list goes on. Watching these video in 2021 alot has changed I need to upgrade my headunit in my 92 Foxbody mustang this gives me a lot to chew on. Thanks for all the great info. The Alt will be upgraded this spring LOL.
I have installed so many head units over the 30+ yrs I cant remember them all . and as far as full systems about ten over the yrs Nothing to big untill my current system its 5500 watts a single 18" woofer 8" mid bass in all four doors 6.5 " mids and 8 tweeters total . extra batt. lots of 0 gauge wire etc. have learned quite a bit from your vids over the last couple yrs. your channel is the best on youtube for learning the howto and why nots of car audio fab. thanks and keep them comming BASSHEADS FOR LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been installing all my own stuff ,friends,family for about 20 years it's my hobby love it
I'm doing my first ever installation with a "carputer" of my own design and software. I'm going with cheapish equipment but everything should be upgradable. Thanks for the amazing inside it's really helping me putting this together. Keep up the good work!
Never Installed a system, I have done odds and ends like new decks or install subs stuff like that but never a full system. But I want to install a full system in my Ford ranger and that is what bought me to your channel. Thanks
Mainly just helped diagnose various malfunctions in friends or families systems. Although, when I turned 16, well technically before I had officially turned 16 and could drive on my own, I bought my first car, and put a Sony deck in it. Added Pioneer 5 1/2" rounds to the doors and Pioneer 6 × 9's to the rear dash. Then bought a set of MTX Audio 12" RoadThunder subs in their factory sealed box with the matching 250watt RoadThunder amp. The car was a typical first beater but I loved my system, so did everyone else who jumped in to run a muck around town with me. One day I parked my car right outside my girlfriend's house, ran inside to drop something off, was less than 5 minutes. Ran back to my car, jumped in and hit play on my music, and could tell something was way wrong. I turned around to find my subs, amp, and capacitor were all gone and all that remained were the 4 rubber feet from the amp and the 2 mounting rings for the cap, since those were all secured to the metal floor of the trunk, and just my wiring, bare and exposed protruding from the carpet floor liner. Middle of the day, busy area JUST across the street from a beehive-like Dairy Queen that was lined with customers. Not 1 person said they noticed anything occur near my car in the 4 minutes it took someone to unlock the doors through the barely cracked drivers window, pop the trunk, and physically rip my entire system from the trunk of my car, and vanish. That was almost 11 years ago. Found out over 6 years ago who had done it and that they still had everything they stole from me. Contacted LE to tell them what I found out, and they told me theyd try calling the person on my behalf and ask them if they'll return my property, otherwise, "that's definitely unfortunate". Eventually the thief learned that LE wanted nothing to do with it, and about every 6 months or so I am taunted by the person as they rub in my face that they got away with my system and still enjoy it as it's hooked up in their car to this day. Truth be told, the whole experience made me quite bitter over it all, and I have yet to make the decision to go ahead and install a new one in my current vehicle. Although, tbh...it would be pretty vindicating to install one that's 10 times better than my original, so they can be cocky and dumb all they want to, because I have the superior system anyway. Maybe someday soon
One in a 91 Toyota pu I bought new. Now gathering for the next build in an 04 Ram. Thanks to channels like you and 5⭐️ it should be pretty nice. Thanks Mark!
I've installed 6 in total so far. Working on my 7th. With my 2015 GMC terrain. First time using the LC7, or a Line Level Output before. Just a bit of a challenge not using the RCAs from an aftermarket radio
Thank you for such a great informative video explaining the formulas for determining what size fuses and wire we should be using. It's been on the back of my mind since I started with my current project but been kinda afraid to ask anyone. To answer your question at the end of the video, I've installed maybe 10-15 head units , maybe a dozen single amp and dual sub enclosures some on stock head units using simple line out converters which is how my current system is setup but I'm in the process of changing it. I have a 13 Camry , stock head unit, simple line out conv., 4 gauge wire to a 2 channel 400 watt Alpine amp pushing a single JL AUDIO W4 in a sealed box. I'm adding a AUDIOCONTROL line output converter, 2 output power dist. Block, and a 4 channel amp for 2 3way 6×9's (Memphis Audio), JL 6&1/2's, crossovers to JL audio tweeters in dash. This is my first time running dual amps, upgraded line out converter and crossovers.
I just purchased one of your custom blue prints and even though it looks basic I can see that you took everything into consideration to optimize the speaker. I just want to say thank you. From DeAngelo
This video made me realize I purchased the wrong gauge wire. Very informative video that actually helped me a lot.
Thanks to you! I’ve just got my router table, lift along with mobile solution router eco tray and other miscellaneous stuff 👍🏼
The only thing that's as clean as your installs are your videos. 👍
Glad you like them!
I’ve had my system done by a “professional” shop , and they were a massive headache. After taking some electrical classes for my major at school , and watching your videos I’m happy to say I’m confident enough to start doing this myself ! Thank you for the amazing content !
Doing it myself too, just had some electric shock therapy 👍
Also your local tweakers are a good help
I've done it with no school back before there was a UA-cam 🤷♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What size fuse for 1/0 wire
@@heathheaton6486Watch Mark’s excellent fuse video. He tells us everything we need to know. It’s just about finding time to learn the easy way (vs electric shock therapy). 😂
Old school car audio guy here... haven't done a car install in years! planning on doing a half old school half modern build on my 81' rabbit pickup. Minitruck style. I've been learning alot on your channel.
Have you dont any or many installs where your using a older Alpine tape deck to a BT converter? then to modern speakers, subs and amps?
Over the 30 years, I've installed at least a dozen different systems in my vehicles, and at least another dozen or so for friends and family.
I have a kicker cxa 400 .1 amp
And a Skar Audio single 12 SDR sub with pre fab box at 1ohm rated at 600w rms since the amp is strong enough does that mean I will damage and ruin my amp and sub? Since it's underpowered I checked the amp Dyno sheet and it puts 514rms at 1ohm and 592 at (dynamic)
This is the only amp I have
And I was wondering if I could use it to power it as a temporary amp until I can get a better or would something bad happen if I do use this amp?😕
I’m planning on installing my own system for the first time. I work on cars and rvs so I have the basic knowledge.
Have done one... but i think I need to do some changes after watching this video. Thanks for the knowledge!!!
Never done and install, but this is just about what I’m looking for. Gonna do a two-part install cause of time/money reasons, plus don’t mind getting *intimate* with pulling my 04 Stratus sedan apart. It’s a nice puzzle that’s somewhat a pain in the butt, but in the end I’m trying to give her a nice deep but clear sound
Gonna install a sealed sub, 10 or 12 inch on a monoblock in the first step, but I haven’t decided between putting it in the cabin behind the drivers seat or if I want it in the trunk. I’m worried with my wimpy alternator I either won’t achieve a satisfactory bass level or I may not be able to push it without installing a better alt which I really don’t know how to do but if it needs to be done so be it.
Then the second part will be installing a second amp and new tweeters in the dash, new front door speakers, and new rear deck speakers as well.
Any tips to making installs like this any easier?
I'm currently at 16 systems installed, 12 were more or less basic.
But I got my new truck a few weeks ago so system nr 17 is in the planning stage at the moment.
Never built a system, but hopefully soon I get a chance. I love watching your videos!
What kinda of budget are you working with because you really don't have to spend a lot to get good sound
I never installed one but tomorrow will be my first.
I've only installed one subwoofer, and amp with after market radio myself. definitely interested in doing more, just bought 2011 for escape and want to plan it out right and not wing it like the first time in my altima lol
I've done 2 systems before
1st in my 91 miata which was super easy since everything was in the area of a bathtub and a more basic 5ch setup 1200w Amp and a small sub
My 2nd was in a 93 Mitsubishi 3000gt a little more advanced 5ch setup with a 2000w Amp and a 10in kicker sub
Now I'm thinking about doing my most advanced setup yet in a 08 mustang
2 Amp audiocontrol D-6.1200 6ch + Audiocontrol mono (not sure about wattage)
Kenwood excelon reference DNR1007XR head unit
4x 6x8 speakers on their own channels for mid and tweet
2x 8in mid range door subs
1x 12in sub in the trunk on its own mono
On a later point I might add a 2nd 12in sub but I don't know if it would be too sub heavy at that point.
Never installed a system. Planning one now.
yeah please go into speaker wire thicknesses for subwoofers, I just got one of those wiring kits from autozone to run an 800w RMS kicker amp on two 350w kicker 10" comp vr's. The speaker wire in the kit is quite skimpy, i'd probably say it's 18ga or 16ga, but I don't have the packing list with me. I know you have a lot of comments to go through but if you have time could you let me know what gauge of speaker wire I should use for this setup? Thanks anyways, and I love your videos. Glad to have found your channel.
I feel like I’m in class getting ready for an exam with this video 😅
on my fourth install now,nothing crazy tho keep it simple
3. Two when I was a teenager and one now that I'm 41 man did I miss the bass all kicker back in the day all kicker now
kicker is decent nowawadays. probably entry level imo.
Question on the D6.1200 I noticed that you have it setup to your front speakers (separates) and rear coaxial which equals 6 channels. Then you mention being able to tune the subwoofer channel as well. Are you able to run the coaxial with no DSP and choose the subwoofer output using DSP?
3 full systems 20 years ago, today I'm planning to only upgrade the speakers of my family car because I can't remove the stock radio due to OBD fonctions and reverse cam linked to it
Super useful, thanks for posting!
Hello, I have never installed a speaker system in a car before so this will be my first time. I am going to install 2 highs, 2 mids/lows, 4 fulltone, 2x12 sub, 2 amps and a radio unit. I am really excited but I think I might have put too much on my plate. I would appreciate any help in this matter, as this is my first time doing anything like this.
Its probably been asked already but wouldn't you want to have a separate ground for each amp?
Most cars built this century use smart alternators so its very rare to see 14.4V. Safer to do your calculations at 12.6V
sorry if I sound dumb been watching a lot of your video's. And great videos, but can you tell me what is a Digital signal processor for and how important is it and do we need one for a our system. Thanks
You should do a video explaining OHMS
I love your videos, very thorough and informative. Quick question I'm doing a similar setup with 2 amps and a single sub. Now the recommended gauge wire and fuse are differnet one being a 8 gauge 40 amp fuse for the 4 channel and a 4 gauge 80 am fuse for the mono. Can i use a distribution block and just run 1 fuse? Or does it have to be separated? Thanks in advance!
Whar about the remote wires? What do we do when we have two different remote wires to connect?
Hi Mark, in this setup you explained in detail how the third y split rca cable is needed to go into the D6.1200 sub input so that its DSP can adjust the sub signal going out to the second amp for the sub. But in another video you mentioned that the LC4.800 amp has signal summing, so it sums the front and speaker wires from the radio to the amp which has a built-in DSP and that you can use the output rcas to a second amp for the subs. So, could you confirm if my understanding is correct that with the LC4.800 you don't need the third y split rca, shown in this video. Since, the LC4.800 will use the summed full range of signals to tune the output rca signal for the sub amp with its internal DSP, correct?
How do you usually do for the remote turn on wires? Can those be just daisy chained from one amp to another?
👍 my favorite part of the build is planning.
It is therapeutic in a way!
Or stressful as fudge cause in my planning, keep changing my mind, finding a better way, going with different equipment or just changing the build completely. I cant make up my mind 8's or 10's, 4th or 6th order, tube ports, or fabricated rectangle plexiglass port. Just cant make up my mind. Too many options and weight issues seem to be my biggest problem. Thanks, love ya mark. Im neat and have ocd so i can appreciate your skills. U do it right. Wall or no wall, have a skar dnr 15" thats going in just a ported wall i think but want to build some 8's or 10's in a 6th order incorporated into the wall, want some range, bandwidth.
Working on my 3rd, in the same car
Can you wire two outputs together so they run a single speaker?
Curious why JL Audio Subs Speakers and Tweeters and not using that same brand for AMPS?
I am about to install a system with these two exact same amps. What fuse size would I need for my inline fuse? Would it be 300 amp?
Question. If your alternator is like 170amp..but you need like 200 amp to run the system. Would two batteries fix that?
What I'm seeing is, the speakers ONLY need to be wired into the amp.... Not the head unit, because to head unit is sending signals to the amp?? So what happens then to the speaker wires coming out of the back of the head unit?
Hi. I have a SXS UTV and I would like to install 2 led speakers above my seat. I'm going to put in a dual battery 2 12 volts. ? Would the speakers bounce off each other? Should I separate the 2 speakers? There will be only side room or do I need room behind the speakers? Thanks, Brian
How do I know what wires to connect to wear in the amps and to the radio I have a 4 channel amp and a single channel? What two wires go together on the radio? And what wire goes from the sub amp to the other?
Thank you man for your explanation
I prefer Elite Premium Braided RCA because it is obviously braided hence the name
where did you get 14.4 from for volts?
I have a 2023 Mazda 3 sedan no one makes a wiring harness for it. Can I run the speaker wires from the small speaker amp straight to the cars wires that show for the colors I would use?
What template tape do you use? I looked on your web page for it but it is not listed. Is it the woodworking tape?
So what if I have a LOC due to me keeping my factory head unit how would i amp my highs after I've installed the subs??
Did you forgot about the remote inputs to the amps from the head unit or you are using any another way to control the power supply to the amps.
The point of this video was to plan the wire sizes and fuses. A remote wire is a constant. 18 GA and done. I don't need to plan for that and this isn't meant to be a "schematic"
What if my source is a blutooth amp? Can I use the rca output on the amp to another amp and will my Bluetooth signal stil control the volume on the speakers powered by second amp?
Do they have to be the same type of amp? I have 2 alpine amps but different with different watts
Hi, one question, plz clear my confusion, if an amp is 4 channel and 150w rms each then how can it power 400w rms (4ohm) subwoofer?
Bridge 2 = 150x2 = 300rms?
So do we need to bridge 3 channels to get (450w rms) to power 400w rms subwoofer?
I am going to buy amp and sub after 2 hours so a quick reply would help a lot. Thanks
I made few... hundreds. Professional installer for 14 years. Thank you for noticing that ground wire have to be the same as power wire, it's
a common hobbyist mistake.
hi mark, really love all your videos. anyway, I'm trying to install 2" speaker on the dash by connecting it to the front door speaker wiring, so which connection should I use? series or parallel?
I have a question. My stock alt is 90amps, I bought and installing a 250amp alt and will be running 600rms 4ch and 1700rms mono and am not sure if I need to and a second battery
Hi I'm trying to find out for a while now. Can a apcle 3000 watt audiopipe amp push 4 quad stack audiopipe 2200 watt subs with gr8 power
Im having trouble understanding something. If my car stereo is a 4 channel that puts out 65 watts each channel and my 4 speakers are rated at 65 watts each why would I need an amp?
I've never installed any, How much are those amp's ? I want a cheap one and I mean cheap.... My house surround sound was mart so there's your starting point.
If you would want 80% of 134 amps wouldn’t you multiply by .8 instead of dividing. My reason for this is because when you divide by a decimal you will increase the number and when you multiply by a decimal you decrease the number mean you are getting the percentage of the number you want.
It takes more current in than what you crate out. We intentionally work through the math backwards. What is stated in the video is correct.
@@CarAudioFabricationthank you very much :)
Question, can a 1ohm amp ruin a 2 ohm subwoofer?
Absolutely
This video is way too COMPLEX 4 me !!! LOL I am getting ready to install that one not two but three amplifiers and the only place I am getting stuck at is how to run RCA’s for multiple amps if any one can help me out with wiring for RCA’s I would appreciate it two of my amps are from Skar audio and they only have RCA inlets they do not have RCA outlets so how am I going to run RCA’s to all three amplifiers???? PLZ HELP !!! Thx
Been installing for around 13 years. As a typical kid I assumed I knew everything. Found this channel along with others several years ago and you all have taught me to get back to the drawing board and study the mechanics that drive audio. I'm happy to live my life teaching others the right way rather then like me thinking i knew it all about installing and tuning, planning, equipment etc.. I'm a very proud audio fanatic and love everytime I turn a new fan into the audio department . Stay classy CAF (:
Thanks for making this video!!
Installed professionally for 12 years and still doing it on the side. So I guess I’ve done a system or 2. Still love the videos have learned a lot watching!!!! Keep it up!!!!!
I have a kicker cxa 400 .1 amp
And a Skar Audio single 12 SDR sub with pre fab box at 1ohm rated at 600w rms since the amp is strong enough does that mean I will damage and ruin my amp and sub? Since it's underpowered I checked the amp Dyno sheet and it puts 514rms at 1ohm and 592 at (dynamic)
This is the only amp I have
And I was wondering if I could use it to power it as a temporary amp until I can get a better or would something bad happen if I do use this amp?😕
@@turbro7185 couple of things: be clearer in your questions/ formatting as your post isn't the easiest to understand. Also I'd suggest an audio forum where you can get more detailed answers than you will under the comment section of a UA-cam video.....
@@turbro7185 having said that your amp should push that sub with no problems. It's not underpowered. According to you the amps specs are 500~ RMS at 1ohm and the sub is rated for 600 watts RMS, that's only slightly off which in this case isn't an issue or enough to make a noticeable difference in listening. Install them correctly and you should be fine. When in doubt, which it seems like you are, give the money you're saving to someone who does quality installs. You'll appreciate it down the road. Bigger/ more expensive amps and subs do not equal better output.
I had that sub before and I decided to get the Skar 800.1 so I would have that head room for my amp so it wouldn't get too hot
@@cesaralexisvalenciamontano7861
I have the Skar Audio SDR 12 inch sub with the factory Skar box enclosure running on an 800w rms 1ohm stable pioneer mono amp in a hatchback car sounds loud inside but you can't hear any Bass outside doesn't even sound like I have a sub in there 😔
I’ve got a 3 amp system that’s brutally loud but still sound pretty damn good for the relatively small amount of money I’ve spent. I installed the entire system myself included custom built enclosure for my 15” sundown subwoofer and also some really nice small birch enclosures for my rear coaxials. Also made custom door inserts to mount 6x9 coaxials and a 6.5 mid bass for each door.
hey perhaps u could assist me in my build im looking to add a second amp for speakers only and i already have added a ported box which holds two 12 inch subs. and the amp for that is 800w
just had some electric shock therapy 👍
I installed a couple different full systems into my own car and installed head units in a bunch of friends cars. That was all back in the mid 90s. Later I spent 15 years working in Professional Audio Visual doing nearly all levels of House of Worship and Corporate AV design and installation. And now I'm getting back into Car Audio. =)
Mark you've helped me redevelop the CAV bug along with expanding my interest in wood working in general. Thank you for 6 yrs of excellent effort and growth to make your channel what it is today. The best Car Audio training channel I've found!
I have a kicker cxa 400 .1 amp
And a Skar Audio single 12 SDR sub with pre fab box at 1ohm rated at 600w rms since the amp is strong enough does that mean I will damage and ruin my amp and sub? Since it's underpowered I checked the amp Dyno sheet and it puts 514rms at 1ohm and 592 at (dynamic)
This is the only amp I have
And I was wondering if I could use it to power it as a temporary amp until I can get a better or would something bad happen if I do use this amp?😕
@@turbro7185 with how close it is the the nominal rms, me personally, wouldn’t even worry for new amp
@@turbro7185 if ur running a 1 ohm load thats close enough like ^ he said, running over rms is when youll want to worry about damage, that sounds like a perfect set up
Been Installing now for about 35 years now , like learning how other people approach installation issues.
Can I add new amp and sub to a car with a factory amp I upgraded the head unit
Great video with loads of useful info, thank you Mark!! I've installed MANY systems in the 30+ years I've been in to cars but never too old or too experienced to learn new stuff!! :)
I’ve installed 4 systems in my life. I’m planning my 5th one now. Thank you for the excellent content.
2 for me. constantly tweaking and upgrading my current one. Can't wait for a new car to start fresh w/ higher end products and actually knowing how to do it.
I’m 14 I’ve installed about 7 but these tips and tricks help me out so much thank you
I’ve done 3 systems in my personal vehicles. The first 1 was in the 90’s. I have learned a ton watching your and 5 star audio channels on UA-cam. I always look forward to your video’s! Keep up the great work!
About a dozen. My first was in a '66 Mercury Comet when I was 17(50 now):
Majestic HU in factory opening. Majestic 40W booster to Yamaha 6.5s in the front doors. Majestic 150W rms amp to 2 12" Stillwater Kickers in a home-made box in the trunk.
Currently working on 2 full systems.
My wife's Highlander:
Pioneer touchscreen HU, 6.5" components in front, 6.5" 2-ways in rear, 8" sub in sealed home-made box, 900W rms 5-channel amp.
My Ranger:
Pioneer HU, 2-way 6×8s in factory holes, 2 - 8" midbass under the rear jumpseats, and a quick(as it gets)-removable 15" for the low-lows, 2 - 900W rms 5-channel amps.
Need to order wire, distribution blocks and several assorted doo-dads, assemble her box, build another of mine for the second 8", and build the box for my 15". Fun fun fun!
I have installed one system so far. I learned a lot doing that install. I made sure to do plenty of research before doing it and that was when I found your UA-cam channel and I am hooked now! I absolutely love how you breakdown in detail everything that I would need to know before, during, and after an installation. Thank you for all your info and knowledge! I am a lifelong CarAudioFabrication UA-cam channel fan!
I know this is late and might not get seen, but I've installed 6 systems. Albeit 3 of those is just a complete re-do of wiring and upgrading of amplifier/subwoofer of my truck system, with another one coming soon that's finally to the point of new alternator at the time of install.
I am installing my first system and I am 16 trying to learn how to do this all my self 💀
Awesome video bro! learn so much watching you . Thank You 😊 Ive lost count of the systems ive installed. 20 ish
I still have a lot of trouble understanding how you wire multiple crossovers. Can you please give more info about components? Please don't ignore my comment: this info is very hard to find.
So, if you have a tweeter, a super tweeter, 4 mids, 2 bass's, and two subs, what the heck are you supposed to do?
The way I see it, and I may be wrong, the sub will have a lower crossover than the bass, so how do I limit their individual frequencies? And the super tweeter will have a different crossover than the tweeter. And the mids need high and low pass filters.... But the tweeters are on the same wires as the mids!!! So, how am I supposed to adjust the input frequencies of every speaker? And what's the most compact way to do it? Should I be calculating and putting two capacitors or coils in front of every speaker, or should I get a device that can dial the capacitors or coils at every stage, or is all of this totally not necessary?
Can I leave the door speakers and all the other factory speakers hooked to the factory amp and just install a new amp for subs or would that draw too much power? I have a 2000 suburban
I noticed for Ah, you only mentioned the stock alt and not the batteries.
A vid for batteries would be cool as far as how much battery power a specific amount of alt power can handle, or is there a video already?
Im pretty sure ive done these calculations but i think 16g for 100 watts to my speakers will be good bc the max length wont be more than 8ft
I started hooking up systems when I was 14 and did around 5 installs for friends that were older and got their own cars. Then over the years I did a few here and there. I think I've done maybe 10 or so installs. And as I got older I got better with patience and doing it right. And also being older and having more money really makes it a hell of a lot easier getting needed supplies lol. Man, the crap I cobbled together when I was 14 was atrocious but, I still got it to work and luckily no melt downs (even though there probably should have been). Side note: I started doing this in 91' and in shop class the teacher let me build a few boxes. First I built my home speaker cabinets and got a A++ then he let me build a bandpass and 2 slant face (1 for my self and one for a friend).
Installing now my first real system, in a 91 Corvette. I have put in other audio before, just not a full build. This system is - 14 speakers 2 amps JVC head unit. All purchased at Crutchfield. Blew my first sub in about an hour. Crutchfield did a no questions asked swap asap which has sweet. I wish I would have watched your videos first then I wouldn't have made so many mistakes. Maybe?!
I've installed hundreds of systems, SQL geared, SPL geared, and average system upgrades. I used to work at an audio and accessories shop.
I've learned more about installations because of your videos, than being taught at the shop. I left because they'd get pissed I'd take to long going an extra step to do something the right way. They were quantity over quality. I prefer quality over quantity. I do my own builds as a side hussle now.
Never installed before, but I'm about to order all of the parts for my first upgrade, and I was wondering if you could go over the process of choosing RCAs I've been hearing they make a big difference, and not to cheap out on them but there's no information on UA-cam about choosing which one, or what to look for when buying them, and even when you would need "y adapters". I know you've used the Knukonceptz Krystal line in the past, but I've seen Knukonceptz have different lines of RCAs. Maybe you could do a product review of their highest end ones? I know just explaining RCA's in general would be a short video.
My friends and I liked to mess around with sub woofers in highschool. I did a deck in my '87 Ford escort. Later in life I did a full system in a 2008 Mazda 3. I went all in on it... Speakers, deck, amps and sub woofer. I even did some sound deadening on that and even built the trunk floor/sub box. Was very proud of it.
I now have a 2017 Subaru WRX. It's going to take awhile to save up the money but I will be going full send on it. Kenwood eXcelon speakers and amps, with duel kicker L7 10 inch subs. I'll also be doing a DSP for the first time with that build. I'm looking forward to it, but like I said, it'll be awhile!
11:21 I was wondering was that an A or 4 lol. I also make a list of potential equipment pieces before I start, just in case something is either unavailable or have had a drastic price increase. Having options helps me stay in the budget. Keep up the good work my guy. I love what you do for the community
He clearly says... 43 amps, so it's a "4"
Never did a professional system, only beer garden type car audio installations. You know, pulling the AC Delco head unit out, and tapping in a $35 7 band equalizer/amp. Used to get them from Radio Shack (back in the old days of dinosaurs), and hey, it made me happy 😀
I really enjoy your videos for the great info you provide. I'm learning a lot for my 1 month old 2017 VW golf! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
I'm curious how your system turns out. I had quality equipment installed in my '04 GTI and it sounded terrible. So bad that I took it out and just listened to the factory system. I was so disappointed. That reminds me, I need to sell the JL Audio Stealthbox I bought for that car. Sadly I no longer have the car.
I'm curious as to the price point on this build it seems fairly inexpensive giving that it's an entire system. Could you divulge that info, if you could give a quick rudimentary breakdown on the prices as well that would be legit, if not, than not a big deal. Thanks CAF! You Rock! Also I've only installed just my system, but ever since feels like I caught the bug. I have been doing tons of research needless to say I visit your channel frequently, your insight is invaluable.
Probably has close to 3500-4000 in equipment. Labor is another whole ball game. If you were talking about the overall build its definitely not inexpensive to most people. But, Depending on the type of audio person you are it can be inexpensive.
Also your first system will almost always give you a bug. Lol. I have had probably 6 different configurations in my truck in 10 years and cannot wait to build one for my daily.
I highly recommend understanding what exactly drives all parts of this build before you could make a number . Years of trial and error , practice , learning and discussing audio will dramatically decrease the final price tag due to finding the gems that if not beat , compare with bigger names that comes with the price tags. Go heavy on head unit , Kenwood EXC 9903S is top dollar but lower models are great too . Understand what you want and look at specifications on each item you look at . Find them gems . Final product will be a budget build that you can now upgrade pieces as you go but also be proud of , best part is making people think you have way more in there then what you really have (: take care happy learning !
@@christopherleonard5838 that like 500k to 600k in Jamaica 😕I'm done!